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Grant Program Updates

Over the past five years, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Arts grantmaking has more than tripled! We are proud of this incredible growth and that we’ve been able to support more programs and organizations. We are committed to continuing to grow so that we can understand and help address the complex and changing needs of the arts field.

As part of our strategic planning process currently underway, we are taking a fresh look at how we can better serve arts organizations while balancing a growing portfolio of grants. This requires finding ways to streamline our processes.

New and Experimental Works (NEW) Program

We are introducing updates to our New and Experimental Works (NEW) Program that will take effect in 2018. Because of these updates, we have extended the deadline for submitting Letters of Inquiry for this program and are hosting two pre-application workshops.

The NEW Program invests in projects by small and mid-size dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts organizations. We are passionate about bringing vital programs to the Bay Area arts community and encouraging experimentation to advance the field. The funding focus and the amount invested through this program overall will remain the same. Elements of the program that are changing are outlined below.

RENEW & Impact Programs

The Rainin Foundation looks forward to working on our funding priorities in partnership with grantees, fellow funders, government agencies, and other valued partners through our Arts grantmaking programs. If we can help answer any questions you have, please email us arts@krfoundation.org.